Harder symmetric combinations of roots

Harder symmetric combinations of roots

IB Year 6 | Grade 12

The roots of the equation \(x^2-5x+3=0\) are \(\alpha\) and \(\beta\). Without solving the equation, find the value of each of the following.

  1. \(\alpha^3+\beta^3\)
  2. \(\dfrac{\alpha}{\beta}+\dfrac{\beta}{\alpha}\)

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Answer:(a) \(80\) (b) \(\frac{19}{3}\)

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